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Submission Deadline: Sunday 23 March 2025, 6pm

Musical Bites Application

All submissions will be contacted with a decision but we cannot guarantee individual feedback.

Submission Deadline: Sunday 23 March 2025, 6pm

Musical Bites Application

All submissions will be contacted with a decision but we cannot guarantee individual feedback.

Applications are closed

  1. New British musical with a completed draft or final script, that can be condensed to a meaningful sharing of no more than 45 min
  2. At least half the writing team of the musical must be resident in the UK.
  3. The musical can have been commissioned or workshopped already, but it can’t have received a professional production.
  4. The piece must be able to be performed by max 4 actors, including musical director/pianist, due to space restrictions.

Logistics

  • The Other Palace can provide space the morning of so everyone can read the piece together in person prior to the rehearsed reading. We do not expect the show to be extensively rehearsed but performers should feel confident to read in front of a paid audience, with script in hand. We expect the 30-45 minute reading to be a mixture of song and script.
  • A keyboard can be provided upon request, but no other technical support. If additional rehearsal time is required, The Other Palace will do its best to provide rehearsal space, subject to availability.
  • There is no fee for this rehearsed reading. The writer/lead contact will be compensated with the event ticket income, with the expectation that they will share fairly amongst all participating.

Reading Dates:
•    Thurs 1 May
•    Thurs 29 May
•    Thurs 12 June
•    Thurs 26 June
•    Thurs 10 July

Address:
The Other Palace, 12 Palace St, London SW1E 5JA

Application

Musical Bites Spring '25
Name of Contact *
Name of Contact
First Name
Last Name
Please include the following for each team member: Full name, Pronouns, Role,
0 of 150 max words
Please note that due to space restrictions, we can only accommodate a max of 4 performers including MD, so please indicate when multi-rolling is required.
Please provide a direct download link to a 30-45 minute cohesive section of your script for our review. Recommended format: PDF
Please include a direct download link(s) to your proposed songs. Recommended format: WAV or MP3 Via Dropbox, Google Drive, Soundcloud, Youtube, Vimeo or similar. Ensure your link is not time-limited or password protected.
Are you or any of your writing team a member of MMD? *
This will not affect the outcome of your submission.
Please outline any access needs the cast or creative team might have when attending rehearsed reading at The Other Palace. The readings will take place in the bar and rehearsals may be in any of our spaces. Full access details here: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility.
You agree to be available to rehearse and present a 30-45 min section of your new musical at The Other Palace to an audience. *
You consent, on behalf of the musical, to signing an agreement with The Other Palace committing to the event. *
You understand and agree that you shall receive no compensation from The Other Palace or MMD beyond the ticket income for the event (less VAT, 6% ticketing commission and PRS as applicable). *
Select all dates you & your team are available for (performances from 1:30pm).
You will make every effort to fill out the equal opportunities form once received in your emails. *
This will be an anonymous form that will be sent in an email as soon as you press submit. Thank you!
You agree for your data to be shared with partner organisation The Other Palace. *

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020 3951 7961

info@mercurymusicals.com

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020 3951 7961

info@mercurymusicals.com

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